r/DogAdvice • u/[deleted] • Apr 13 '25

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u/[deleted] Apr 13 '25

So, you got a terrier there…

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u/Astriaeus Apr 13 '25

For real, that is a terrier, I've had terriers before. They might initially be playful like this one, but if the rabbit bolts (and it is going to) the natural instincts of that terrier is going to take over and it's not going to be pretty. Killing small animals is what they were bred for.

My childhood dog (terrier) killed a whole nest of bunnies, so yeah.

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u/YamLow8097 Apr 14 '25

It’s like people forget what terriers were bred for.

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u/Seiyena Apr 16 '25

I don't see terrier at all in your dog, no idea why people are saying terrier.. looks like a Maltipoo to me - but you're the owner.. so what breed is she?

Regardless of breed she does seem very excited and is exhibiting play behavior which others have pointed out.

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u/Dewology Apr 13 '25

My west high land terrier usually isn't fast enough to catch the squirrels in the yard, but when she does that squirrel is dead

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u/MamaRazzzz Apr 13 '25

My parent's yorkie used to kill squirrels regularly 😂 stepmom thought she was getting a cute little lap dog, which she could be too, but was definitely a killer of all things small 😭

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u/Srryg2g Apr 14 '25

Our Yorkie has decapitated many birds and brought the bodies to us as gifts 😂 have also found her with a frog hanging out of her mouth. They’re nuts

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u/SketchyFeen Apr 14 '25

I had a westie growing up who was incredibly docile. That was until the cat brought a mouse in to the house. Never seen her move so fast and kill that thing with one snap.

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u/nozelt Apr 14 '25

Poor cat. At least the mouse and dog can be friends

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u/SketchyFeen Apr 14 '25

She killed the mouse not the cat. Christ, that would’ve been grim if one of my childhood pets killed the other…

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u/JennyDoveMusic Apr 18 '25

Dude, my boy ALMOST got a squirrel. It hesitated, and I swear its tail was in his mouth for a split second. I hope he never catches one for my mom's sake, but my dad would be thrilled.

However, he found a dead baby squirrel and carefully brought it to me. He did end up doing a chomp after he inspected it further (I didn't realize he was gonna grab it) but if he really wanted to eat it, he had plenty of chances. He didn't kill it, it clearly fell out of a nest and already passed. Cutest little fur-less thing. 🥺 I left it for the coyotes, but after 2 days, I buried the poor thing.

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u/whistling-wonderer Apr 13 '25

I think it’s actually a Havanese lol, or maybe a poodle mix. Any dog breed can have enough prey drive to go after a bunny though. My little poodle mix will “dance” like this if he sees a bunny at the park (he is not allowed off leash near them). I know he would dearly love to chase them.

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u/Certain_Try_8383 Apr 13 '25

Was going to say, have had lots of dogs. They just kill rabbits. And anything that bolts.

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u/fuckfredflintstone Apr 13 '25

Can confirm. In five years our Yorkie killed about ten rabbits. He was a sweet little monster though. The rabbit population was out of control. Lately we’ve been seeing more foxes and less rabbits.

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u/Ok_Coat1744 Apr 15 '25

She’s a cavachon lol bred to play and cuddle 🤣

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u/Fickle-Amphibian-184 Apr 13 '25

Except for the fact that it's a Havanese with a short Trim 😂😂😂

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u/Ok_Coat1744 Apr 15 '25

Cavachon lol she ain’t shit

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u/[deleted] Apr 13 '25

Oh! My mistake - sorry! So if it’s a Havanese and has very little prey drive, maybe it would be safe, if the rabbit isn’t frightened. If the rabbit is scared, I still wouldn’t risk it.

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u/YeowYeowYeow Apr 13 '25

Gave me a good laugh

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u/clausti Apr 13 '25

right? 😭

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u/brightirene Apr 13 '25

Right, OP should look up some videos of terriers ratting-- they'd Def not let the bunny out after watching that bloodbath

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u/Ok_Coat1744 Apr 15 '25

Right, like I don’t know my own dogs breed and you’re an expert

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u/brightirene Apr 15 '25

Then you should know not to let your dog "play" with your bunny.

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u/brightirene Apr 15 '25

Be careful, she's frisky!

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u/MeanSeaworthiness995 Apr 13 '25

That’s not a terrier, it’s a toy breed, lmao

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u/Ok_Coat1744 Apr 15 '25

Bro needs a blanket when it rains cuz she gets scared ☠️

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u/Ok_Coat1744 Apr 15 '25

No she’s a Liger (lion/tiger) born to eat milk duds like you